End of tax year considerations
Approaching the End of the UK Tax Year With the UK tax year concluding on April 5th, 2024, it’s essential to be proactive about your financial arrangements. Here are some actionable insights to help you with tax-saving and financial planning: Understanding your UK tax residence Optimising ISA contributions Pensions Utilising Capital Gains Tax (CGT) allowance […]
Three years of GSB
As we celebrate GSB’s 3rd anniversary, we reflect back on the last few years. From a humble beginning with just a handful of employees, we’ve developed into a robust team of nearly sixty fantastic individuals. What’s truly heartening is seeing each team member’s personal and professional growth. Their dedication to self-improvement and career advancement has […]
The Spring Budget
The Spring Budget 2024 – What does it mean for you? Yesterday, Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP announced his financial update for the Spring Budget. Here are the key highlights: National insurance: Hunt announces a decrease in the national insurance contribution rate from 10% to 8% starting in April. Growth: Hunt predicts the economy will […]
Market Review – February 2024
A large portion of the momentum seen in the equity markets has been generated from the US equity markets, with a disproportionate amount of US returns coming from the ‘magnificent seven’ mega-cap technology stocks, which surged throughout 2023.
Leap Year and Ramadan Wishes
February’s extra day, gifted by a 2024 leap year, feels like an appropriate emblem for the additional opportunities and moments of growth that lie ahead for GSB. As Julius Caesar might have said, “Veni, vidi, vici… et unus dies bonus!” (I came, I saw, I conquered… and an extra day bonus!).
Case Study: £25M Debt Facility GSB Private Finance
Key Details ₤25,000,000 complex debt facility, consisting of a ₤20,000,000 residential regulated mortgage for a new purchase, alongside a ₤5,000,000 buy to let (BTL) mortgage refinance. Client Profile – UK and UAE residents. Prime residential property purchase in Central London and BTL refinance on an existing property in central London. 70% loan to value (LTV) […]
Private Banking in Dubai
To realise the true value of your wealth, having the correct viewpoint is essential. Tailored Wealth Management Services Welcome to GSB Private Banking, located in Dubai, UAE and London, UK. We work closely with a carefully selected panel of Private Banks to offer a wide range of private banking services catering to our client’s diverse […]
Market Review – January 2024
January marked the beginning of a new year, but this did not signal any change in the momentum of the equity markets, with 2023’s best performers in Japan and the US delivering strong returns to start the year. Japanese equities had an especially prolific January, with the Nikkei 225 reaching multi-decade highs and finally approaching […]
2024 – Accolades and Outlook
2023 was a historic year in our growth, and it’s great to see 2024 kick off in the same vein. We were delighted to be recognised by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) as the only internationally accredited firm to achieve CISI Chartered FirmTM status (more on this below).
2023, a year of surprises and lessons in numbers
Unexpected global events influenced investment strategies. As we bid farewell to 2023, we reflect on a year as unpredictable as instructive. The financial markets have always mirrored the world’s economic and political events, and 2023 was no exception.